Certified Pharmacy Technician — Patient Care & Growth

Oro-Valley-Hospital; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid time off

Professional development support

Employee recognition programs

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Oro-Valley-Hospital in Arizona is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to ensure safe preparation, dispensing, and management of medications within the hospital setting. You will maintain accurate records, deliver exceptional patient service, and collaborate with pharmacists to optimize care.

The role requires 0-2 years of hospital pharmacy experience (2+ preferred) and possesses licensure/certifications such as LPT or PHAR-C along with BCLS.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or healthcare setting required
• At least 2 years recent Pharmacy experience highly preferred
• LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech in state of employment required or PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Tech required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain patient medication history
• Obtain accurate home medication lists from patients
• Enter or update medication lists in the electronic medical record
• Assist with medication reconciliation discrepancies on admission
• Communicate with patients, families, pharmacies, and PCPs/specialists to gather medication history
• Maintain Medication Reconciliation structure and task list for efficiency and accuracy
• Assist pharmacists in preparation, labeling, and dispensing of medications
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded medications using aseptic techniques
• Conduct inventory management and regular audits to prevent shortages or overstock
• Maintain records of dispensing, inventory transactions, and controlled substances
• Participate in quality assurance activities to ensure patient safety and proper operations
• Operate and maintain pharmacy equipment (e.g., automated dispensing systems)
• Support pharmacists in medication reviews and clinical activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Hospital setting

Job description

Oro-Valley-Hospital in Arizona is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to ensure safe preparation, dispensing, and management of medications within the hospital setting. You will maintain accurate records, deliver exceptional patient service, and collaborate with pharmacists to optimize care.

The role requires 0-2 years of hospital pharmacy experience (2+ preferred) and possesses licensure/certifications such as LPT or PHAR-C along with BCLS.